How much protection can you have with a virtually invisible layer between you and the sun?

Well, a lot. Since the mid nineteen-sixties window film has come a long way with an ever evolving technology. Nowadays, you can get more visible light without most of the problems that come along with sun light. New Infrared light coatings, selective light wave polyesters and “ceramic” particles can reduce a tremendous amount of heat with an almost clear film.

Solar Control Window Tinting helps to manage heat, glare and prolongs the fading process by blocking UV rays. UV light causes fading to fabrics and furnishings but visible light and heat are also part of the fading process. Unless you plan on living in a cave, where no sunlight can reach, your options are limited. With that, always consider what will be affected by the sun to determine the correct film for the job.

Benefits of window film vary depending on what you’re trying to achieve.

UV Protection

Take for instance, fading of fabrics, furnishings, or artwork. Most materials have varying rates of fading, depending on what they’re made of or their colorfastness. These are two key accelerators of fading. Wood furniture or floors can be greatly impacted by sunlight if not protected properly. Window film helps prolong the process of fading, but it does not stop it. There are more options available for wood, such as UV resistant waxes or other coatings that can help reduce fading. As for colorfastness, plastics, paper, cloth, and other materials that are dyed or pigmented, will have wide ranging rates when exposed to sunlight. Each one will be different depending on what it’s made of and how the color is produced. The average rate with window film is 2 to 5 times greater than the normal rate of fading would be depending on the material, color and exposure to sunlight.

Glare Reduction

Although it’s nice to have natural light filling the space, sometimes it’s too much. Window tinting films can block from 10% up to 98% of the light coming through the windows. Glare from too much light or reflected light can create problems even when the sun isn’t shining through the window directly. Bright spots in your space can be annoying at times creating a nuisance or less comfortable environment. Prolonged exposure to intense visible light can cause eye strain leading to fatigue and headaches, another reason when determining what works best for your situation.

Heat Rejection

Hot spots are the best reason for window film. Window tinting can reduce up to 88% of the heat from direct sunlight. Although 88% heat rejection sounds great, that particular film is extremely dark and silver or mirrored. When it comes to heat rejection, there is a wide variety and darknesses of films, depending on what you are trying to achieve. Each film will vary in darkness and heat rejection. There are virtually invisible films that block 50% of the heat from direct sunlight. Window film technology has greatly evolved with heat rejection. New infrared coatings, “ceramics” and traditional metallized films have all gained features over the past 20 years. Heat rejection being the biggest leap forward and probably the best benefit of window film.

Privacy

Although this may not be a determining factor in your overall reason to use window tinting, some films provide daytime privacy. The darker reflective films, decrease visibility from outside of the building or residence, but mostly just during the day. It is a misconception that darkening a window will give you privacy at night time. Unfortunately that’s not the case. Although it does reduce visibility, being darker, it does not obscure the view in. It is simply from wherever the greater light source is. When it’s dark outside and your lights on inside, the window film is only reducing visibility with the darkness of the film. If you have blinds or shades, then you have your privacy and do not need to go dark with the film. If you were looking for something decorative or for absolute privacy, we have other options on this page Decorative-Privacy

Window Film Removal

Need your tint removed? We do that! For the most part, the film portion of window tinting can be fairly easy to remove. Depending on age, its the glue that will get you. We have a few techniques for removal. These including steaming the film off or manually scrapping the glue and film off with a razor or scrubby pad. Both options are time consuming and labor intensive.

We do our best to not damage any glass during the process. Unfortunately, there is always a chance for scratches or marring. This can happen pulling the film or if a razor balde is used for removal and sometimes manufactering flaws. We do not guarantee and will not be responsible for damage to glass during the removal process.

Solar Control Window Films – Exterior Films, Ceramic Films and Dual Reflective Films

Not every solar control film available is shown, we use a variety of window film manufacturers and certain restrictions apply to every film based on the window glass type, location and condition. Window Film Manufacturers Warranty for interior films if applicable are limited lifetime residential and up to 12 year commercial unless otherwise stated. Exterior Films can vary from 2 up to 7 years. No warranty is implied by purchase or installation.

*Pricing is based on ground level work. Equipment such as ladders, lifts or scaffolding will increase the cost depending on the difficulty of the installation.